Grape must ratafia
ReferenceChampagne, Burgundy, Languedoc
ABV16-22%
Sub-styles
Champagne ratafiaBurgundy variantsSingle-varietal mustAged expressions
Tasting Notes
Fresh grape, sweetness, brandy warmth, honey, dried fruit (aged), floral.
Brand Guide
Well
Regional ($12-18)
Call
Pineau, Floc ($18-28)
Premium
Champagne house ratafias ($30-45)
Top Shelf
Vintage ($50+)
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The Story
Champagne's forgotten fortified wine — unfermented grape must arrested mid-transformation, capturing the vineyard before it becomes wine.